Volunteer - Sports Science Intern

Vacancy at Peterborough United

Volunteer - Sports Science Intern - part time

Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough

Details

📍 Location – Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 7EA.
🕐Volunteering days and hours – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 5pm – 8:30pm, but there is opportunity to carry out additional hours if wished.
💡Start date - ASAP

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An exciting casual opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United FC academy sport science department for a hard-working individual who is passionate about a career in elite football.

Working within a well-respected Category 2 academy, the chosen applicant will assist in the delivery of the long-term athletic development pathway in-line with the Academy Performance Plan.

• Assist in the delivery of a Sports Science (SS) programme that reflects best practice and scientific principles in order to maximise performance.
• Support the technical coaching in SS.
• Assist SS support to the rehabilitation process in line with the requirements of the Academy Medical team.
• Assist SS team with live data GPS tracking and communication of reporting training loads to multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with the measuring, recording and tracking of physical testing data for all academy players.
• Contribute to and support the development and implementation of the Academy Performance Plan.
• Identify and facilitate appropriate communication methods to explain the most effective use of SS practice.
• Support the player education process and provide updates on player progress as required.
• Engage with and support both personal and departmental continuous professional development.
• Work within the rules of professional confidentiality.
• Assist in the management, maintenance and development of the SS equipment and facilities at the Academy. 

• Completed or currently enrolled on a BSc/MSc degree within field of Sport Science or Strength & Conditioning.

• Full driving licence
• Flexibility around working hours
• Experience of working in sport, preferably football (desirable)

• Ability to communicate well and build excellent working relationships with colleagues and players
• Commitment and strong work ethic
• Genuine team player
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Reliable
• Proactive

If you have any questions regarding this role please email